Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

For the benefit of anyone looking in who may be somewhat surprised at the rate at which we proceeded through the 76 amendments, the Bill has been in gestation for some time. It has been given very careful consideration, having been debated at length on its first run through this House before going to the Seanad, where the Minister took on board observations and proposals that were made, after which he came forward with his own amendments. Everything has been thoroughly ventilated and considered. I congratulate everyone involved.

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